The Hamilton County Humane Society took a major step toward moving their operation from Noblesville to Fishers Monday night when the Fishers City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of the property at 106th Street and Hague Road.  That is the location the society is eyeing as its new animal shelter.

City Hall was packed, mostly with supporters of the Humane Society.  There were people living in the area of the proposed location both for and against the shelter.  The neighbors voicing concern were mostly pushing not to totally oppose the idea, but wanted better sound barriers between the Humane Society complex and their homes.

Area resident Paul Melillo presented a petition with 42 signatures, all but four calling for the enhanced sound barrier wall.  The remaining four opposed the project altogether.

But, the room was packed mostly with supporters of the Humane Society move to Fishers. They got their way with the action by city council members to approve the zoning change, which paves the way for the Humane Society to begin the planning and approval process for their renovation of what is now a church building.